What Am I? Horological? Horticultural? Hesitant? Habitual? Hypothetical?
Pictured is an object that has a strong horological tie, but does not tell the time. It is something that might be used every day, but is less-used these days. It looks like it might fly, but it does not have wings. What do you think it is? Or, even better, in your wildest imagination what might it be? Let us know in the comments.
Back In Black: Armin Strom’s Bold Edge Double Barrel With Refined, Novel Finish
Armin Strom is perhaps the most underrated Swiss watch brand active today. But this year the Edge Double Barrel does it for the Biel-based brand by making a bold, successfully contemporary statement at a time in modern horological history when the only thing shrinking faster than case diameters are consumers’ disposable incomes.
Send Us Your Questions For François-Paul Journe: F.P. Journe And Quill & Pad Celebrate 10 Years Of Journe Boutiques With Special Collector Q&A
Have you ever wanted to ask François-Paul Journe, one of the world’s greatest living watchmakers, anything? Anything at all? Quill & Pad is offering you the opportunity to have your question(s) asked during a live Q&A session on October 28 in the brand’s Miami boutique. No taboos, just anything you ever wanted to know will be answered by the famous watchmaker.
My Unique Corum Bubble From The “Customize Your Bubble Competition” Delivered
Boris submitted a design for a customized Corum Bubble that achieved second place in the customizeyourbubble.com competition. Combining his artsy side with the creation of a dial has crowned his passion for watches and art and created a very attractive timepiece!
Eternity In A Box: The Blancpain Rolls Starring Léon Hatot Made Watchmaking History
Léon Hatot and Blancpain met in 1929 and Hatot revealed his prototype of a revolutionary movement with automatic winding: the inside of the Rolls case included a rail on which the whole movement moved up and down on ball bearings, powered by the motion of its owner and providing the name for this unique timepiece right out of the history books.
Hublot Big Bang MECA-10: A Shift In Consciousness
The Big Bang MECA-10 is a surprising and enjoyable shift in direction for Hublot: mechanics first, style second! Many watch lovers have expressed interest and fascination with the MECA-10 as it speaks of new goals and a new energy behind the brand. Read on to discover why.
Living Beyond Your Means As A Collector: How To Avoid Getting Hurt
When collectors gather anywhere and talk about their collections, recent purchases, and executed or potential sales, there’s a term that comes up more often than not: “getting hurt.” Here I provide a master class in how not to get hurt in the world of watch collecting.
What’s Going On In This De Bethune DB28 Drive-By?
I’ll say this right up front: The De Bethune DB28 is my favorite watch. But what do you think that this particular De Bethune DB28 might be doing in this car at this particular time? Perhaps it is being worn by a contract killer en route to a drive-by assassination? Or an Uber driver who has profited by surge pricing? Let us know your suggestions!
Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Chronograph Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
Our panel members choose their winners in the Chronograph category of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie between the Louis Moinet Memoris Red Eclipse, Ulysse Nardin’s Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar, Montblanc’s 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition, the Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition, Zenith’s El Primero 36’000 VPH, and the Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire.
Olympic Gold Medalist And Richard Mille Ambassador Wayde Van Niekerk Talks Watches And Competition
Wayde van Niekerk had barely had time to catch his breath since his astounding Olympic win and new world record in the 400-meter race at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Soon after the Olympics, van Niekerk found himself in Paris on a beautiful early fall day with Richard Mille . . . and me.